I’ve been on a bit of a review-hiatus lately as I simply haven’t had the time to write up anything proper. I apologize for my absence but no worries - Cray is back in the game.

My first experience with a Dymatize protein powder was unpleasant to say the least, but when I started searching the market for a new protein blend I decided to give Dymatize another shot. I ended up buying a tub of the Elite XT, and I’ve just finished a 4.4 lb. tub of the Fudge Brownie flavor. Primarily I used this product as a pre-bed slow-release protein source or as a mid-day shake.

**This product was formerly called Elite 12 Hour Protein**

TASTE: 5/10
My Original problem with Dymatize had to do with the taste of their protein. I simply couldn’t stomach the regular Elite and had to return the tub I purchased. The XT was a bit better in this regard, although I was by no means blown away by the taste. The Fudge Brownie has a solid chocolate flavor and does taste like its name, but there was always an odd after-flavor that I did not enjoy. In short, XT doesn’t hold a candle compared to products like MyoFusion or Prota-Lyn.

MIXABILITY: 6.5/10
Again, XT is decent but unimpressive. The majority of the powder would mix without incident, but there was always a clump of particles at the bottom of the shaker cup that would not dissipate regardless of how long I mixed the product. As such the end swallow had the gritty texture of a mouthful of sand. Very unpleasant.

EFFECTIVENESS: 8/10
Aesthetics aside, XT offers a nice protein profile. A single scoop nets you 21g of protein and only 125 calories. The protein “matrix” includes whey, whey isolate, egg albumen and casein. Additionally XT throws in some nice bonuses like added BCAAs, flax seed oil, and CLA, while avoiding all sugars and cholesterol. It’s important to note that the main ingredient of XT is casein protein, making it an ideal any-time powder and especially beneficial as a before-bed shake.

It’s hard to gauge the true effectiveness of a protein powder. In my opinion, protein powders are more of a “passive” supplement and are intended to be a nutritional staple. As such, I generally look to the nutritional make-up of a product in determining its effectiveness.

VALUE: 9.5/10
At $34 for a 4.4 lb. tub and 0.58c per serving, XT is one of the more affordable protein blends on the market. In contrast, a 4 lb. tub of Probolic-SR will run you 0.80c per serving as will ON’s NitroCore. Further stretching the wallet are BSN’s Lean Dessert and ON’s 100% Casein, both of which come in at a per serving cost of over $1.00.

OVERALL: 7/10
Elite XT is a solid protein powder option, especially for those of us who are on a budget. Although you do sacrifice some features – namely taste – the fact that XT costs nearly half as much as straight casein powders makes it worth a look. If you’re in need of a pre-bed slow release protein source, Elite XT is a solid product that won’t break the bank.

I bought this protein because it was cheap. Two tubs ran me 67$ after shipping, which for 8.8 pounds or w/e is pretty cheap.

Value: 9/10 As stated, I got it cheap. I would not purchase this product if it were much more expensive BECAUSE the blend doesn't state how much grams of each source you are getting and its hard to think its a lot of 12 hour lasting protein rather than mostly whey...

Taste: 4/10 I had fudge brownie. It not only tasted funny but had a strange odor. Honestly it reminded me of the smell a shaker has if you leave it your car for like a week with the remnants of a PWO shake in it...smelled moldy/rancid or something. Hard to explain, but it turned me off. That being said, it was bearable and I don't really but products for taste. Also had banana nut, and it was alright. GIve it a 6/10

Effectiveness: Hard to tell with any protein supplement seeing as I'm never not "on" a protein supplement. Used this as a MRP shake and it did the job, enough said.

Overall: WIll not be buying again but its not that bad of a product. If you're broke, maybe its the way to go. As far as "12 hour release" goes, I'm jut gonna stick with casein.

This Is the supplement I feel like I cant live without. Its a Great Whey protein Blend that Is a Sustained Release that provides your muscles the fuel they need during the day or night. Personally I just take this before bed so that My Muscles wont be catabolic.

Great Taste! I usually get Fudge Brownie, mixes well to me. (Cant belive people complain about mixability, You Go To The Gym Dont YoU? Put a scoop in a shaker cup and Shake!) haha

Great Value! I Get it online for 26$! for a 4.4lb tub at supplementwarehouse.com and It Lasts a very long time. Plenty of servings so you wont be buying jugs of it all the time

I read that it uses a certain agent' that helps prolong the digestion of this making it ideal to take before bed. Im No Scientist so I cant Prove there claims but I did realize That I dont wake up in the middle of the night raiding the fridge when i take this..

I Know this^ because I ran out of it this past week and am waiting for it to be delivered. When I dont take it before bed, I wake up alot in the night because I get hungry! And I realize I retain More of My Muscles in the morning. sometimes I feel like my muscles shrink when I dont take it and wake up in the morning.

All in All I Like this Protein! Also!! Because on Dymatizes Labels it Says MADE IN USA! And Manufactured in a NSF GMP Certified Facility!

Do U know where your other supplements are made? or if they are quality certified? Its Usually A Mystery!

My 5th review so here we go.
Please note that this is for DYMATIZE ELITE XT PROTEIN. I am aware that this is the improvement of dymatize Elite 12 hour blend.

New Xt formula Contains the following in one 33gm round scoop
Fat 1.5 grams
Carbs 6 grams
Protein 21 grams
Branch Chain Amino Acid Profile:
L-leucine 8580mg
L-isoleucine 5340mg
L-valine 5450mg
Glutamine and precursors 19425mg
The Blend is composed of
Whey Isolate/Concentrate
micellar and casein carbonate
Egg albumin and soy isolate


Taste: 8
I have now gone through a 5lb tub of the Fudge Brownie. First off the flavor is a bit chalky and gritty but it pretty much taste like what it says. Doesn't taste like chemicals or anything like that and has a nice thick consistency. This flavor also has added cookie bits in it, the only problem with that is that 98% of them will A. Get stuck to bottom of the shaker cup or B. Get stuck in the shaker ball rendering them pretty much useless and making me very angry.

Mix-ability: 7
This protein blend will shake will blend relatively well even if you shake it up with enough water for at least 30 seconds. No matter with what I tried there was always some little ***s and clumps that would float to the top that I would have to gulp down, no biggie though. I do recommend not trying to stir this in a regular cup with a spoon. Chunks of the powder will get stuck to the spoon and glass resulting in having to lick the remaining powder off of the spoon and glass.

Profile: 8
Overall I found this to have a very well round profile of aminos and blends of protein even though it does haves whey concentrate and is relatively low on the amount of protein each scoops supplies compared to other blends. On top of this, one fact that I have always loved about Dymatize is that they use ajiipure aminos in a lot of their products and this one is no exception. This product also has a small blend of some essential fatty acid sources, is maltodextrin free, and has added digestive enzymes making it very easy on the stomach.

Value: 9
The cheapest I have seen this product is for 27.99 online. At two scoops a day this product supplies just over a 30 day supply at just .93 cents a day. That is one heck of a deal considering of the blend, enzymes, and amino profile this product contains even if it has the whey concentrate.

Overall:8
To put it short and sweet I would recommend this product if you are looking for a cheap blend and am willing to compromise for something with whey concentrate.

I never really took a nigh time protein till i took this one and overall im happy with the results. the canister i bought has 61 servings at 21 g's of protein a piece. it has a nice bcaa profile(similar to an on product). the seemingly polarizing point of this product seems to be taste. i have rich vanilla. i must say i really dont find to much of a vanilla flavor to it as it tastes more like pancake batter(which i think tastes great). unlike many reviewers, i enjoy the flavor.from a muscle building prospective, i can see an increase in size and my squats and bench have been on a smooth rise.

overall, if you can get past the polarizing taste, then this product is well worth it.

Very good post-workout protein it's good too when you are about to sleep, I've seen very good results with it but the vanilla flavor tastes like fiber with vanilla :S. I wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for a very good flavor.

Now before I start Elite changed the name of their time released protein to Elite XT. Now the amount of time the protein is being released is unknown, its supposed to be more than 10 hours. So lets get to brass tax, there is only one palpable flavor and it's Fudge Brownie. Now with all protein I only use water to mix it with, unless I am in a MASS phase and I go half half with milk, water and I throw in fresh blueberries. This protein actually works best when put into a bowl and then about a 1/2 cup of water and then stirred into a thick sludge and eaten as so. I mean its pretty damn close to brownie batter in consistency and taste. This has been my go to nighttime supplement for over 4 years. I also love MHP's time released protein Probolic SR for its taste, but this one beats it in price and Amino profile. Try my nighttime sludge recipe for the perfect nighttime snack, or last meal of the day.

it gave me stomach cramps that wakes me up in the middle of the night.... let alone that its taste is not nice specially with those lumps in it even after using a shaker ..... i used it after liking Iso 100 but it's nothing like iso 100... i guess i ll go back to 100% Casein by ON ....

This product just wasn't for me. I used it for 2 weeks and now here's what i think.

What's in it: 9/10 has what you need in a slow digesting protein. Has a solid ingredient profile.

Value: 9/10 you could most certainly get more bang for your buck with this protein. It's very cheap for the amount of servings you get.

Mixability: 7.5/10 mixed pretty well. Sometimes it would have clumps depending on how well u shake it

Taste: the taste wasn't that good but it doesn't affect my rating since i really don't care about taste.

Overall: 3/10 i know you're going WTF #$#!#@#!@#! over the total score i gave it. But here's why: This product gave me stomach cramps like crazy. Perhaps this protein was just "too slow" for me. I tried mixing it with milk ( advice from a fellow forumer) but it didn't help with the cramps. No matter how good and cheap the product may be, when it causes you internal pain it just makes it not worth a try.

ok just got done downing the last shake of of a 4lb tub, time to tell you what I think

effectiveness 9/10 it is low calorie and good amino profile. Does just what you want a slow release protein to do

value 9/10 price is good value 35 bucks for 4lb

taste 4/10 honestly i used vanilla and it was awful. im not usually the one to complain about taste but dang i had trouble downing this thick shake without a gag Reflex. yeah but if ur a man you can down it. so if ur a little quizy this shake is not for you

mixability 8/10 mixed well with water but also taste worst that water. with milk taste got slightly better but left small clumps at the end of drinking it

overall 6/10 good value and effectiveness but cause bad taste and mediocre mixability I wont be buying this again and probably just going back to 16 ounces of milk and bowl of yogurt.

thanks for reading